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was himself freed. He lastly surveyed the process how birth inevitably leads to aging, sickness and death, which is a prelude to yet another birth – and one that will merely turn the Wheel of Life thr

This text recounts the journey of Siddhattha Gotama, who realized that life is a cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death, culminating in his enlightenment as the Buddha. At dawn, he perceived the u

The Teachings of the Buddha The Teachings of the Buddha are known as Dhamma, a Pali word for the Truth, the law of righteousness. In his first sermon the Buddha emphasized that one should live the Mi

The Teachings of the Buddha, known as Dhamma, emphasize the Middle Way, avoiding extremes of indulgence and self-mortification. Central to Buddha's teachings are the Four Noble Truths, which acknowled

2. Origin of suffering - Suffering arises from attachment to desire, craving (tanha). People themselves create this suffering by trying to cling on to worldly pleasures. 3. Cessation of suffering - Su

This text discusses the origin of suffering, which stems from attachment to desire and worldly pleasures. It highlights that suffering ceases when such attachments are released. The Noble Eightfold Pa

balancingly. 2) Citta Viveka or mental seclusion could be used for thought balance. It adjusts life to be contemplated in the right way, not being led by negative forces such as hindrances. Mental sec

The text discusses three types of Viveka: Citta Viveka for mental seclusion that aids in thought balance by avoiding negative influences, and Upadhi Viveka for extinguishing defilements which ultimate

Benefits for keeping the First Precept—Not to Kill • You will be free from physical disability; you will have good appearance and beauty • You will have superior physical attributes and strength • You

The First Precept emphasizes the importance of not killing, which leads to various physical and mental benefits, including a long life and good health. Meanwhile, the Second Precept addresses stealing

Merit Results We benefit from merit in four levels: 1. The mind -- improving the quality and the potentiality of the mind. 2. The personality -- improving our demeanor and the way we project oursel

Merit affects our lives on four levels: mental improvement, personality enhancement, lifestyle benefits, and societal contributions. The Law of Karma states every action has a corresponding consequenc

ยุคนี้เป็นยุคไอที คิดใจต้องไปคู่กับไอที ไอเทคก็ไม่ใช่ปุ๋ยปล่อยใจจากการทำดีให้บรรลุสิทธิ ถ้าเอาไปใช้อาจเลยกลายเป็นอุปสรรค ต่อการประพฤติพรหมจรรย์ This is a high-tech era: mind-work goes with a high-tec

ในยุคไอทีปัจจุบัน ความคิดและการทำงานมักต้องใช้คู่กับเทคโนโลยี ไอเทคไม่ควรถูกมองว่าเป็นอุปสรรคในการทำให้จิตใจบริสุทธิ์ แต่การใช้อย่างไม่ระมัดระวังอาจกลายเป็นอุปสรรคต่อการประพฤติพรหมจรรย์ได้ ดังนั้นจึงค

44 5 The Story of Mattakundali While residing at the Jétavana Monastery in Sāvatthi, the Buddha spoke this verse, with reference to Mattakundali, a young Brahmin. Mattakundali was a young Brahmin, w

The Story of Mattakundali narrates the life of a young Brahmin who suffers due to his father's extreme miserly habits. Living at the Jétavana Monastery in Sāvatthi, the Buddha shares this tale to refl

It was the custom of the treasurer's son to go thrice a day to wait upon the king. One day a company of knaves who lived in that city thought to themselves, "If this treasurer's son would only get dru

The story narrates how the treasurer's son, while on his way to greet the king, encounters a group of mischievous knaves who entice him to drink. They use various tricks and treats to allure him, lead

Now in no long time those knaves discovered that he had taken up the habit of drinking. Then they flocked around him. As time went on, the crowd that surrounded him increased in numbers. He would spen

This narrative follows the decline of a wealthy man who becomes addicted to drinking and wastefully spends his fortune. Initially surrounded by admirers, he lavishly distributes money for pleasures li

In no long time the female acrobat, after living with her husband, gave birth to a son. As she played with the boy, she would address him as "son of a cart-driver" or "son of a fetcher-of-wood and dra

In a tale of pride and ambition, a female acrobat gives birth to a son while her husband tends to their carts. Despite his efforts, the acrobat remains indifferent, prompting him to learn acrobatics h

ธรรมนาธา วาสนา วิชาการทางพระพุทธศาสนา ปีที่ 5 ฉบับที่ 1 (ฉบับรวมเล่มที่ 8) 2562 Buddhi-Pāñña for Life Adjustment Suvin RUKSAT Abstract This article aims to describe a way to balance life in modern

บทความนี้มุ่งเน้นการอธิบายวิธีการรักษาสมดุลชีวิตในสังคมสมัยใหม่ โดยใช้อุปกรณ์หนึ่งที่เรียกว่า Buddhi-Pāñña เพื่อป้องกันปัญหาสังคมทางวัตถุซึ่งมีอิทธิพลต่อชีวิตมนุษย์อย่างลึกซึ้ง การขาดความเข้าใจที่ถูกต

So saying, he sprang into the air from the top of the pole, turned fourteen somersaults in the air, and alighting on his feet, balanced himself once more on the tip of the pole. The Teacher said to hi

In this passage, a man named Uggasenā demonstrates the importance of letting go of attachments to the past, present, and future. The Teacher advises that true wisdom comes from releasing oneself from

Again one day the monks began the following discussion in the Hall of Truth: "Friends, how did it happen that a monk, endowed as was this monk with the faculties requisite for the attainment of arahan

In a Hall of Truth, monks ponder why a capable monk associated with acrobats. The Teacher explains this through an ancient tale where children brought food to a revered elder, wishing to share in the

4 The Story of Culasubhadda While residing at the Jetavana monastery, the Buddha uttered Verse (5) of this chapter, with reference to Culasubhadda the daughter of Anathapindika. Anathapindika and U

The story revolves around Culasubhadda, the daughter of Anathapindika, who faced challenges in her marriage due to her parents-in-law's non-Buddhist beliefs. Living in the house of Ugga's family, she

At the end of the discourse, Anathapindika, the father of Culasubbhadda, approached the Buddha to invite him to have alms-food in his house the following day. But the Buddha replied that he had alread

In a profound dialogue, Anathapindika invites the Buddha for alms, but the Buddha declines, stating a prior commitment to Culasubbhadda. Confused, Anathapindika points out the geographical distance. T

Vingas-Jataka. Vatska-Jataka. Kāki-Jataka. Mano-Jataka. Suna-Jataka. Guhya-Jataka. Dasamkha-Jataka. Suttha-Jataka. Kapja-Jataka. Baka-Brahma-Jataka. Gandha-Jataka. Mukhaba- Jataka. Kumari-Jataka. Dula

The Jataka tales, a collection of stories from the life of the Buddha, narrate events from his previous lives, illustrating moral lessons and virtues. Each tale portrays different aspects of character

Matta-Kuama-Jataka. Bhuja-vaka-Jataka. Chaka-Paha-Jataka. Manja-Mangala-Jataka. Gihi-Jataka. Junta-Posaka-Jataka. Dhamma-Jataka. Yun-vaya-Jataka. Dasaratha-Jataka. Sampu-Jataka. Suran-Kuama-Jataka. Bh

The Jataka tales are a collection of stories that narrate the previous lives of the Buddha in various forms, illustrating fundamental Buddhist principles and moral lessons. Each tale is designed to im

Near the Buddha's image, the venerable monks will recite. They will chant the sacred verses of the Buddha's teachings. When the Buddha's relics are displayed, the monks will perform the customary rite

The ceremony of the Buddha's relics involves venerable monks reciting sacred verses and performing customary rites. During this event, which is part of a sacred assembly, the relics are displayed to d

As demonstrated, the Prajñāpāramitā Sūtras changed a concept of enlightenment from "adapting a monastic lifestyle and practicing meditation extremely" to "accumulating good karma in daily life." This

The Prajñāpāramitā Sūtras redefined the concept of enlightenment in Buddhism, moving away from the traditional focus on monastic practices and extreme meditation. Instead, it emphasized the importance